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CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story is a single player, action platformer game developed by Double Stallion Games and published by Riot Forge. Players will explore the spectacular world of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with an ingenious device to manipulate time. Follow Ekko’s journey, a fan-favorite LoL Champion, as he discovers that the power to change time comes with many consequences.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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76
Critics have mixed opinions on CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story. Positive feedback includes praise for its time-traveling narrative, clash between cities, and engaging storyline that expands the League of Legends universe. However, some critics criticize rushed storytelling, lack of character development, and confusion for newcomers. Overall, while there are flaws, most critics find the narrative captivating and immersive for League of Legends fans.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
76
Positive (80-100)
68%
Mixed (50-79)
32%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed opinions on CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story. Positive feedback includes praise for its time-traveling narrative, clash between cities, and engaging storyline that expands the League of Legends universe. However, some critics criticize rushed storytelling, lack of character development, and confusion for newcomers. Overall, while there are flaws, most critics find the narrative captivating and immersive for League of Legends fans.
Gameplay Mechanics
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86
Critics rave about the gameplay of CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, praising its smart platforming, engaging combat mechanics, and time-based abilities. The majority applaud the solid, fun, and well-balanced combination of platforming and combat, with some minor criticisms about combat becoming repetitive. Overall, the game offers an exciting blend of precision and intensity that keeps players hooked.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
86
Positive (80-100)
84%
Mixed (50-79)
16%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics rave about the gameplay of CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, praising its smart platforming, engaging combat mechanics, and time-based abilities. The majority applaud the solid, fun, and well-balanced combination of platforming and combat, with some minor criticisms about combat becoming repetitive. Overall, the game offers an exciting blend of precision and intensity that keeps players hooked.
Graphics and Visual Design
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83
Critics overwhelmingly praised the stunning graphics and unique art style of CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, with special mention of vibrant colors and well-crafted environments. Despite some minor criticisms like copied background characters and design inconsistencies, the game's visuals were widely hailed as gorgeous and visually appealing. Overall, critics agreed that the game's graphics are a strong point, with the colorful depiction of Zaun being a standout feature.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
83
Positive (80-100)
81%
Mixed (50-79)
19%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics overwhelmingly praised the stunning graphics and unique art style of CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, with special mention of vibrant colors and well-crafted environments. Despite some minor criticisms like copied background characters and design inconsistencies, the game's visuals were widely hailed as gorgeous and visually appealing. Overall, critics agreed that the game's graphics are a strong point, with the colorful depiction of Zaun being a standout feature.
Music and Sound Design
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79
Critics praise the sound design and music of CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, highlighting immersive voice acting and high-quality soundscapes. Some note room for improvement in deeper sound design and more varied music, but overall, the consensus is positive, with the soundtrack described as earwormy and fitting the cyberpunk fantasy setting.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
79
Positive (80-100)
62%
Mixed (50-79)
38%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics praise the sound design and music of CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, highlighting immersive voice acting and high-quality soundscapes. Some note room for improvement in deeper sound design and more varied music, but overall, the consensus is positive, with the soundtrack described as earwormy and fitting the cyberpunk fantasy setting.
Voice Acting
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82
Critics rave about the exceptional voice acting in CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, praising its quality and authenticity. Despite minor criticisms like syncing issues and glitches, the majority agree that the performances, especially Ekko's, enhance the game's immersion and detail.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
82
Positive (80-100)
73%
Mixed (50-79)
27%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Critics rave about the exceptional voice acting in CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story, praising its quality and authenticity. Despite minor criticisms like syncing issues and glitches, the majority agree that the performances, especially Ekko's, enhance the game's immersion and detail.
Technical Performance
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66
Critics had mixed opinions on the game's technical performance across different platforms. Nintendo Switch and PS5 received positive feedback for smooth gameplay, while encountering minor issues like force closes and graphical bugs. However, Nintendo Switch faced significant performance problems like frame rate drops and stutters, as noted by Nintendo Life and Pure Nintendo. Despite some hiccups, the PC version only had a minor graphical bug. Overall, performance varied across platforms, with some faring better than others.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
66
Positive (80-100)
33%
Mixed (50-79)
50%
Negative (0-49)
17%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Critics had mixed opinions on the game's technical performance across different platforms. Nintendo Switch and PS5 received positive feedback for smooth gameplay, while encountering minor issues like force closes and graphical bugs. However, Nintendo Switch faced significant performance problems like frame rate drops and stutters, as noted by Nintendo Life and Pure Nintendo. Despite some hiccups, the PC version only had a minor graphical bug. Overall, performance varied across platforms, with some faring better than others.
Replay Value
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69
Critics are divided on the replay value of CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story. Some praise its additional content and incentives for replayability, while others express concerns about limited backtracking appeal and ease of completion. Overall, the game offers some replay value but may not match up to other titles in the genre.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
69
Positive (80-100)
8%
Mixed (50-79)
92%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics are divided on the replay value of CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story. Some praise its additional content and incentives for replayability, while others express concerns about limited backtracking appeal and ease of completion. Overall, the game offers some replay value but may not match up to other titles in the genre.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
78
Positive (80-100)
71%
Mixed (50-79)
29%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story receives mixed reviews from critics. Praise for engaging gameplay, visuals, and storytelling, but criticized for linear layout, lack of challenge, and performance issues. Despite flaws, offers a unique and enjoyable metroidvania experience for fans and non-fans alike.
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Reviews
40 reviews found90
But Why Tho?
May 31, 2023
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Convergence: A League of Legends Story delivers an immersive and satisfying adventure with plenty of room for personalization. It offers an enjoyable and engaging experience that knows exactly what it needs to be.
90
GameGrin
Jun 16, 2023
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CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is an excellent metroidvania title with great combat and platforming. It is highly recommended for fans of League of Legends and metroidvanias.
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90
TierraGamer
Aug 24, 2023
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Convergence: A League of Legends Story is an excellent game that combines innovative gameplay, compelling storytelling, and stunning visuals. While there are some areas for improvement, such as bolder design choices and deeper sound design, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience for fans of the League of Legends universe and metroidvania games.
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90
App Trigger
May 22, 2023
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CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is praised for its 2D side-scroller genre, but lacks in story compared to Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story
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88
Digital Chumps
May 22, 2023
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CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story offers a memorable, challenging, and thoughtful metroidvania experience with a compelling story and satisfying gameplay. It faithfully implements Ekko's power and provides another blissful audio experience.
85
God is a Geek
Jun 1, 2023
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Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a great game in its own right, with a well-made and visually appealing world. It may not bring anything new to the genre, but it is a fantastic experience.
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85
SECTOR.sk
Jul 31, 2023
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Convergence: A League Of Legends Story offers a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience with appealing visuals, intuitive controls, and engaging time manipulation mechanics. The game is well-presented and recommended for players who enjoy a challenging but fair action game.
83
Gaming Age
Jul 18, 2023
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The game is described as a complete, standalone experience that left nothing out.
81
The Games Machine
May 26, 2023
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CONV/RGENCE: A League of Legends Story is a stylish Metroidvania with enjoyable platforming and combat mechanics.
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80
PLAY! Zine
Jun 7, 2023
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CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is a fantastic and exciting game, recommended for fans of the metroidvania genre and action platformers. Even without prior knowledge of the League of Legends universe, it is highly recommended. The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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